Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated and laid the foundation for projects worth more than Rs 15 billion at V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) in Tuticorin, marking a significant push towards modern, sustainable maritime infrastructure. The major project inaugurated is the VOC Maritime Heritage Museum, aimed at celebrating India’s seafaring legacy and boosting regional tourism and community engagement.
Also, the Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects including upgrades to rail and road connectivity, enhanced power and renewable energy systems (solar, wind, battery storage, and green hydrogen production), advanced safety mechanisms, and digital platforms designed to improve operational efficiency and logistics. VOC Port now leads in sustainable operations, becoming the first Indian port to produce and use green hydrogen on-site, and has deployed India’s first digital twin platform for real-time port management.